Food tourism : Traveling Spoon offers culinary experiences in 70 countries
Travel Biz News —
California – Traveling Spoon offers culinary experiences in 233 cities and 70 countries around the world, bringing travelers closer to the foods that define a place’s culture.
Food tourism is big news, as one report suggests that the culinary tourism market size will grow from $1.1 trillion in 2023 to $6.2 trillion in 2033. Traveling Spoon is at the forefront of bringing meaningful, immersive culinary experiences to travelers around the world and announces their newest destinations and experiences spanning the globe.
Traditional cooking classes are evolving with Traveling Spoon, going beyond the expected encounters. Vetted local hosts showcase the many facets of their local food scene beyond what’s happening in the kitchen. For example, local experts are increasingly creating new, interactive experiences such as mixology classes in Barbados where courses dedicated to the island nation’s iconic rum are available.
Aashi Vel, co-founder of Traveling Spoon, said, “We started Traveling Spoon because we believed this is how people should travel. We see travelers craving these types of high-quality, authentic food experiences and it is reflected in the fact that we are the #1 Thing to Do in several destinations around the world.”
Traveling Spoon’s experiences highlight both the traditions and innovations in cities and destinations around the world. Following the pandemic, experiences began to take off in the U.S., including some of the newest.
Traveling Spoon has launched several international experiences worldwide in 2024 , according to a release issued by the organization.
Founded in 2013, Traveling Spoon connects travelers with private food experiences, from home cooked meals to cooking lessons, with locals in their homes around the world. The company was founded by Aashi Vel and Steph Lawrence after they met at the Haas School of Business. Notable advisors and investors include Erik Blachford (former CEO Expedia), George Butterfield (founder of Butterfield & Robinson), Anjan and Emily Mitra (owners of DOSA SF) and Alice Waters (owner of Chez Panisse and founder Edible Schoolyard Project).
For more information: travelingspoon.com
October 3, 2024
